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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 34 22 21 26 20 123
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 24 20 34 14 117

After Action Report

The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 123-117 in overtime. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.